The defense can demand one medical exam with limits on scope and distance, and you can prepare for what it involves.

Mediation is a voluntary settlement meeting led by a neutral who cannot decide the case or force either side to agree.

A deposition is sworn testimony taken by the defense attorney in a conference room with a court reporter and no judge.

A demand package turns your claim into a number, with a liability narrative, medical chronology, bills, wage loss and the demand.

Social media posts about your condition, activities and mood are discoverable, and the defense looks for them.

A case that settles without a lawsuit often takes six to twelve months, driven mostly by how long you treat.

Most California personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the injury.

If you were physically hurt in a crash, consult a lawyer before talking to the insurer, giving a statement or accepting an offer.